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Games for Actors and Non-Actors

by Augusto Boal

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A practical foundation in Theatre of the Oppressed

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A practical foundation in Theatre of the Oppressed

Augusto Boal’s handbook presents the principles and working methods of Theatre of the Oppressed, a practice that positions theatre as a means of participation, transformation, and liberation for performers and non-performers alike. Alongside its games and exercises, the book connects practical theatre-making with the larger political and social ideas behind Boal’s approach. This third English edition expands the material with rediscovered interviews and essays from the 1970s, plus Sergio de Carvalho’s essay placing Boal’s work within five decades of Brazilian theatre and politics. The volume serves as both a working resource and a grounding in the framework that informs its activities.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Theatre makers seeking exercises informed by Theatre of the Oppressed
  • Activists interested in participatory performance practices
  • Those beginning an exploration of Augusto Boal’s methods

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Theatre of the OppressedParticipatory performanceTheatre and social changeBrazilian theatre and politicsGames and exercises

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Book overview

Games for Actors and Non-Actors is the classic and bestselling book by the founder of Theatre of the Oppressed, Augusto Boal.

It sets out the principles and practice of Boal's revolutionary method, showing how theatre can be used to transform and liberate everyone - actors and non-actors alike! This new third English edition includes recently uncovered interviews and essays from the 1970s, some of which featured in the earliest Portuguese edition of this book, and a new essay by the theatre director Sergio de Carvalho, which looks at Boal's work in the context of Brazilian theatre and politics over the past fifty years.

This is a vital handbook for theatre makers and activists of all kinds who want to deepen their understanding of the theory and practice of Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed. It is also an excellent introduction for those new to the system.

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